Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Skydio
About the role
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.
About the role:
We are looking for interns for Summer 2027. Truly autonomous drones are a new product category that demands a new kind of mobile experience. Forget complex joysticks and awkward tilt-controls: we are crafting completely novel interactions that leverage Skydio’s onboard intelligence to empower a much broader, more diverse audience of drone users.
An ideal intern candidate is a senior, or MS-level college student with practical project and/or industry experience developing mobile applications on Android.
How you’ll make an impact:
Design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, and then polish a consistent mobile experience for release to the world.
Contribute to the development of user interfaces for the world’s most advanced autonomous flying camera.
Combine your knowledge of Android ecosystems with our Drone Intelligence API to help create a new gold standard for what a drone app should be.
Improve user experiences by incorporating augmented reality, in-app content creation, and sharing capabilities.
Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and your own experiences piloting Skydio drones.
What makes you a good fit:
You have a passion for meticulously crafted interfaces that strike the correct balance between ease-of-use, elegance, and power.
For Android, we use: Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, and follow best practices for app development using Android Architecture Components and Jetpack Compose
Experience in C++ and OpenGL is a big plus.
Ability to create tools and automate your workflows using Python scripts
You appreciate the value of code-review and other collaborative development practices.
Bonus points: You’ve shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store and have experienced the joys (and frustrations) of getting feedback from real users.
Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK
Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and refine drone interfaces and mobile experiences.
- Develop user interfaces for Skydio’s autonomous flying camera.
- Use Android technologies and the Drone Intelligence API to build drone-app features.
- Improve user experiences with augmented reality, content creation, and sharing capabilities.
- Iterate on designs using user feedback, internal testing, and drone piloting experience.
Qualifications
- Senior or MS-level college student with practical Android mobile application project or industry experience.
- Knowledge of Android development, including Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack Compose.
- Passion for crafting intuitive, elegant, and powerful interfaces.
- Ability to create tools and automate workflows using Python.
- Appreciation for code review and collaborative development practices.
- Experience with C++ and OpenGL is a plus.
- Experience shipping apps to the App Store or Google Play is a bonus.
- Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK is a bonus.
Skills mentioned
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago. More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety. In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure. Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. We are the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and have shipped more than 60,000 flying robots. The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, N47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
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